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There will also be a training bowl for skaters who want to build up their confidence in the sport and additional seating for spectators.

Central Park Skate Park which is to be replaced by a bigger and better park. (Image: Paul Slater Images)

Freestyle has also added a unique touch, paying homage to Smeaton's Tower in the form of a large vertical bowl extension.

Among those enjoying the last weekend before the closedown were 29-year-old Patrick Mervyn and his son Caspar.

Patrick Mervyn and son Caspar aged 7 pictured enjoying the current skate park at Central Park before it is demolished. (Image: Paul Slater Images)

The pair had come over from Cornwall to practice their skateboarding skills, popping into the popular Prime venue in Cattedown during the morning and catching a few moments at the Central Park venue before the rain came down on Saturday.

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“We’re from the Torpoint area and when we were kids we went skating everywhere and then surfing. Me and my friends weren’t into football, it was just skating and surfing.

Central Park Skate Park which is to be replaced by a bigger and better park. (Image: Paul Slater Images)

“I think it’s great for youngsters and I’m pleased to see the park enlarged.”

He felt the new design with its mix of beginners and high-skill sections were a great boon to all skateboarders, bikers and scooter-riders as well, noting that if it was made for just the experienced skaters – like himself – it could put off the newbies.